Susan Nieman of Paonia was named to the Adams State University Vice President Honor Roll for the fall and spring 2017 semesters by earning at least a 3.5 GPA, and carrying at least a 12 credit hour load.

Adams State students automatically awards merit scholarships for continuing students based on cumulative GPA at Adams State. The merit scholarships are renewable for up to three years to full-time students: those who maintain at least a 3.25 are eligible for a $500/year scholarship; 3.5 a $1,000/year scholarship; and a 3.9 or above a $1,500/year scholarship.